The provider shall prepare, post, and follow a written schedule of daily activities and offer activities that: Promote the sound emotional, social, intellectual, and physical growth of each child; Are appropriate to the age, needs, and capabilities of the individual child based on the current recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics, such as short periods of tummy time, under adult supervision, while awake for a child under 12 months old; Include opportunities for individual and group participation; Include a balance between self-selected and provider-directed activities; Include a balance between active and quiet periods; Include periods of rest appropriate to the age, needs, and activities of the child; and Include outdoor play in the morning and afternoon, except that outdoor play need not be included: When the weather is inclement; or If the provider is only caring for school age children before school hours. Screen Time Activities. Definitions. In this section, the following terms have the meanings indicated: “Interactive technology” means educational and age-appropriate technology, including programs, applications (apps), noncommercial television programming, videos, streaming media, and ebooks, that is designed to: Facilitate active and creative use of technology; and Encourage social engagement with other children and adults. “Passive technology” means noninteractive television, videos, and streaming media. Limited use of appropriate interactive technology may support, but may not replace, creative play, physical activity, hands-on exploration, outdoor experiences, social interactions, and other developmentally appropriate learning activities for children 2 years old or older. Viewing Restrictions. Except as set forth in §B(4) of this regulation, a child in attendance who is: Younger than 2 years old may not be permitted to view any passive technology; and 2 years old or older may not be permitted to view more than 30 minutes of age-appropriate, educational passive technology per week. Exceptions. An occasional exception to the weekly passive technology viewing limit set forth in §B(3) of this regulation may be made for a special event or project, including a holiday or birthday celebration, or for educational content that is related to the family child care home's curriculum. If an exception to the weekly passive technology viewing limit is made, a written record of the exception shall be made and retained on file that documents the: Nature and duration of the programming viewed; and Reason for the exception. No child may be permitted to view any: Passive or interactive technology during a meal or a snack; or Media with brand placement or advertising for unhealthy or sugary food or beverages. The provider shall give the parent of each enrolled child a written screen time policy that addresses the use of passive and interactive technology during child care hours. Upon the request of a parent of a child in care, the provider shall assist the parent with scheduling a time and convenient location for the local lead agency responsible for administering the Maryland Infants and Toddlers Program to provide the appropriate screening for the child. Activity materials shall: Be developmentally appropriate, in good repair, clean, nontoxic, and free from hazards including lead paint; and Support learning in: Language and literacy; Mathematical thinking; Scientific thinking; Social studies; Creative arts and dramatic play; and Gross motor and small motor skills. The variety and quantity of materials and equipment for indoor and outdoor activities shall be adequate to implement the requirements of Regulation .01A of this chapter. Each child shall be provided periods of rest appropriate to the age, needs, and activities of the child. Education Article, §§9.5-115, 9.5-301—9.5-308, 9.5-310—9.5-312, 9.5-320, and 9.5-321; Family Law Article, §§5-550 and 5-551;General Provisions Article, §4-333; Human Services Article, §1-202; Annotated Code of MarylandAgency Note: Federal Statutory Reference — Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. §12101 et seq.);Pro-Children Act of 1994 (20 U.S.C. §6081 et seq.) Effective date: October 20, 2008 (35:21 Md. R. 1826) Regulation .01 amended effective July 20, 2015 (42:14 Md. R. 882) Regulation .01A amended effective April 29, 2024 (51:8 Md. R. 367) Regulation .01B repealed effective April 19, 2010 (37:8 Md. R. 618) Regulation .01C adopted effective March 17, 2025 (52:5 Md. R. 238) Regulation .02A amended effective July 20, 2015 (42:14 Md. R. 882) Regulation .02C repealed effective April 19, 2010 (37:8 Md. R. 618) Regulation .03 adopted effective March 21, 2011 (38:6 Md. R. 396)